Climbing in Red Rocks after heavy rain can permanently damage the rock! MORE INFO >>>

The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

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Description

Located on the left side of the wall just right of Cat Walk, making this the second bolted line from the left.

Start up Cat Walk and then head up and right on a right-angling ramp to reach the first bolt. Enjoyable moves on good edges head up the vertical face to anchors at the lip. This was the first bolted route at the crag and originally started directly from the ground with one additional bolt.

On 2/2/11, the LVCLC with support from the ASCA replaced 5 protection bolts on this route along with the anchor. All protection bolts and one anchor bolt (the lefthand one) are 1/2 x 2.75" SS 5-piece. The right hand anchor bolt is a 1/2 x 5" SS 5-piece. The anchor is now equipped with mussy hooks.

In response to the High first bolt. Solid climbing with a ledge for feet move you up right, via jugs until you can clip the first bolt. I dont like high first bolts, and thought that this was a well placed bolt. maybe 5.1 climbing to the first bolt. jugs at each bolt make clipping a breeze. Fun, but i thought it was less fingery than its neighbor 5.10a